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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1954
Page
38
Local sports notes report Blair Park now has two tennis courts ready after being unavailable in prior summers. Buzz Bell, Hi-Tomi pitcher, and a recent college graduate seek winter work nearby. News covers upcoming games, high school results, and shifting prospects for teams like the Green Wave and Reynolds High amid a busy regional season.
In Thomasville on September 11 Troy High School edged the Hasty Wildcats 13-7 as a 20 yard pass with 7 seconds left sealed the Central Carolina Conference win. Tommy Haywood delivered the game winning pass, capping a late Trojan drive.
Rodney Sink to vere i sous Doug Barrier covered Sink to Montgomery for the extra point. Troy narrowed the gap in the second period with a one yard plunge. The extra point failed. Wildcats led by one until Troy surged at the end. Coach Clinton praised the Wildcats after the game.
Miceli of New York won a decision over Wallase Bud Smith of Cincinnati in a national boxing bout held in Cincinnati. Smith weighed 340 pounds and Miceli 147 after trimming to make weight, with the match interrupted by loud boos from the crowd.
In Charlottesville Virginia and Wake Forest excel on offense with passing while Maryland and Duke camp shows emphasize defense and big plays. North Carolina State and UNC squads also highlight sophomore backs and multiple 60 yard plays in prep for season openers.
Brooklyn officials threaten $500 fines for Dodgers players who break training rules. Vice president Bursy Bavasi says he suspects culprits, notes no veterans involved, and will talk to the men. Reports claim excessive drinking curfew violations and public expressions of dislike for Jackie Robinson.
East Carolina College halvesback Johnny Hayes scored two long TDs as the Pirates blanked Norfolk Naval Air Station 21 to 0 in Greenville. Webb connected on multiple passes, Rhodes added a TD, and Claude King kicked all three conversions while Dick Cherry sat with a foot injury.
Burlington-Graham wins 9 8 in Greensboro as Pirates rally in opener to reach Carolina League finals against Fayetteville. Wentzel drives key grand slam. Bush 2 run homer and multiple RBIs fuel three straight Bur-Gra victories. Final score 9 8 with 3 345 in attendance.
In Salisbury North Carolina Catawba defeated the Naval Apprentice School 26 to 0 to start the season. The Indians rolled after a slow first quarter with a late score sequence and strong defense.
Etcheverry orchestrated a standout showing as the Alouettes built a 21 3 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats before 17 600 fans. Alex Webster scored twice, Hunsinger Poole and Pal added scoring drives, and Tex Coulter matched the kicking. Hamilton managed only a field goal early.
National Amateur champion Arnold Palmer of Latrobe and Cees Schane of Detroit won the ninth annual Bill Waite memorial golf championship at Shawnee Inn and Country Club, defeating Rowbotham of Philadelphia and Ben Smith of Detroit 4 and 3. The pair surged ahead with birdies to lead 2 up at the turn and closed out on the 15th.
Dr. P. Malone and Yates won the first Father Son Golf Tournament at Emerywood Country Club yesterday. The pair claimed the best ball event with a 41 35 76 score over Seves course, besting eleven competitors in a tightly contested event.
In the first inning of the season finale, Lopat faces Rivera as the Yankees and Red Sox trade early bursts in a tense showdown. The contest marks the last meeting of the season between the two rivals, highlighting pitching duels and lineup moves.
Green Bay defeated Washington 31 3 before 16 000 fans in Raleigh as a stout Packers defense limited the Redskins to a single field goal. Fred Cone scored twice and Carmichael broke free for a 49 yard run set up Green Bay’s final touchdown.
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